Assitant Golf Course Superintendent

  • Amherst
  • Amherst Golf Club

Overview

Assist the superintendent in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the golf course, assisting with fertilizer and pesticide programs, ensuring proper operation of the irrigation system as well as participating in all ongoing reconstruction projects.

General Responsibilities

  • Assists in planning and supervision of the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways and assists with supervision of the maintenance employees.
  • Participate in the maintenance of the pump station and course irrigation system.
  • Able to complete maintenance and or repairs on downtime or rain days.
  • Ensure that all mowing heads are in proper working order and well as complete all grinding and set up of the heads for use.

Qualifications :

  • Post-secondary education in a related field (turf management, agronomy).
  • A strong understanding of agronomic practices and regulations.
  • Understanding how to properly use various fertilizers and pesticide products.
  • A current provincial pesticide applicators licence.
  • Ability to spin grind reels and reface bed knives.
  • Knowledge of rainbird decoder system.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working on a maintenance crew in a supervisory role.

Job Type : Seasonal Contract length: 8 months

Salary : $30,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience :

  • Golf Course Maintenance in a supervisory position: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Amherst, NS B4H 3Y3 (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Amherst, NS B4H 3Y3: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-04